This article was taken from: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-43669439 By BBc Health News Four in 10 prostate cancer cases in the UK are diagnosed late, a study suggests. The report by charity Orchid found a “worrying trend” of late diagnosis with 37% of prostate cancer cases diagnosed at stages three and four. The report found one in four cases of prostate…
This article was taken from: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/cancer-gene-tumour-treatment-immunotherapy-cure-breakthrough-map-a8290881.html By Alex Matthews-King Health Correspondent Atlas of 11,000 patient’s tumours across 33 different cancer types will improve treatment and new research Scientists have heralded a “breakthrough” in cancer treatment after deciphering the genetic code of thousands of tumours providing a road map for more effective treatment and new drug development. A…
This article was taken from: https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/design/mental-health-green-neighbourhoods-link-depression-anxiety-stress-uk-cities-a8289076.html By MATTHEW PONSFORD The report linked greenery to reduced stress in a wide range of neighbourhoods – from heavily concreted inner cities to leafy suburban boroughs Natural neighbourhoods lined with trees, gardens, and flowering plants can be a green “pill” for depression and anxiety, according to the largest study of mental health…
This article was taken from: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/2018/04/04/sugary-drinks-ban-looming-nhs-hospitals-one-third-fail-sign/ By Sarah Knapton, science editor The NHS could bring in a complete ban of sugary drinks in hospitals after more than a third of trusts failed to sign up to a scheme to cut sales. Hospitals and retailers were given until the end of March to reduce the number of sugary soft…
This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/apr/02/nhs-is-facing-year-round-crisis-says-british-medical-association By Sarah Marsh Unprecedented pressures on the health service during winter are likely to continue into the summer The unprecedented pressure on the NHS this winter is likely to continue into the summer, the British Medical Association said. The health service has come under huge strain this winter with almost 150,000 patients in…